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# Xanthus Russell Smith (1839–1929)

Xanthus Russell Smith is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $999. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Xanthus Russell Smith sold in 2024 for $2,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xanthus Russell Smith work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanthus Russell Smith work is $999.

The median Xanthus Russell Smith painting sells for $1,200 across 9 lots.

The median Xanthus Russell Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,200† | $91,000 | 81.8% | 2025-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $298† | $4,780 | 80% | 2025-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $538–$1,827† | $1,192† | $91,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $206–$962† | $296† | $4,780 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $91,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,780 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,625 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Xanthus Russell Smith worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanthus Russell Smith work is $999. The median Xanthus Russell Smith painting sells for $1,200 across 9 lots. The median Xanthus Russell Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Xanthus Russell Smith painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xanthus Russell Smith painting is $1,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Xanthus Russell Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xanthus Russell Smith painting is $91,000.

### What is Xanthus Russell Smith's auction record?

Xanthus Russell Smith's auction record is $91,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.